We’re back with another technique talk episode. This week dissecting a common fault in the pull of the snatch and the clean known as hitching. In this episode we’ll be bringing some awareness to this inefficient action, as well as defining what it is, why it happens, and drills/ recommendations on how to fix it! What you’ll learn: What is hitching and why it happens Recommended drills The benefits of slowing down your movement Demo videos from mentioned drills: The Pocket Pull https://www.youtub...
Mar 26, 2021•56 min
What does weightlifting mean to you? Today on the USA Weightlifting Podcast both Chad and Cheryl share their personal experiences on the platform and how weightlifting has shaped them into who they are today. We encourage you to take the time and reflect on how weightlifting has impacted your life and share this episode with someone who as well has a strong passion for the sport. Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance Extra Mentioned Link: Amazement Awaits - Dr. Maya Angelou ( http...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Cara Heads Slaughter joins the USA Weightlifting Podcast again this week to touch on an often overlooked topic amongst both coaches and athletes; mental health. In this episode, our coaches are giving their experiences and recommendations on navigating your mental health, how weightlifting can help improve mental toughness, how to identify issues sooner, and tips for improving clarity. What you’ll learn: Identifying underlying issues Maintenance on mental health Daily check-ins How to communicat...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Today on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re talking about the art of programming for weightlifting. Whether you’re developing a program for yourself, or for your athletes, we have some simple rules to follow when it comes to volume control, exercise variability, and progressive overload. What you’ll learn: How to choose appropriate volume/ sets, reps When to switch up your routine How often should you be training? How to progress load Links: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance...
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 35 min
Pedro Meloni is the USAW Director of Events and Sponsorships. In today’s episode Pedro joins us with all the details on what to expect and how to prepare for the first in-person national meet since the start of the COVID pandemic. Be sure to tune in on tips for hotels, car rentals, weigh-ins, and the new safety protocols that will be in place for this meet. What you’ll learn: Tips for making weight Hotel & Car rentals What to expect in a hybrid meet Medal ceremonies Upcoming calendar events ...
Mar 01, 2021•46 min
We’re excited this week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast to re-release one of our favorite and most downloaded episodes on a very common fault that need not be ignored. Do you lift your toes in the pulling phase of a snatch and/or clean (specifically with the bar at around the level of the knee)? In this episode we’ll be getting into why this happens, why it’s far more optimal for you to keep your toes down, and some things you can do to fix it! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a revi...
Feb 19, 2021•55 min
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, Chad and Cheryl are giving their personal advice on how to prep before a competition. From what foods you should be putting into your body, to choosing your first attempts, this episode is full of key takeaways that are sure to help you optimize your performance on the platform. What you’ll learn: Fueling up before competition Counting your attempts Planning out your opening attempt How to minimize anxiety Managing mindset and attitude Sponsors: ascent...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Mike Conroy has been a staple in the USA Weightlifting community now for almost 40 years. During that time we’ve seen him in the trenches of competition as an athlete and coach, as well as serving as an official and a member of many committees within the organization. Alongside all of this he was a public high school biology teacher for 35 years of which he retired from in 2012. Coach Conroy combines his expertise as a teacher and experience in weightlifting to help and make a tremendous impact ...
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Welcome back to another week of the USA Weightlifting Podcast. Today we dig deep into the snatch as we’re taking you through from start to finish. This will include a detailed understanding of what needs to happen in order to execute this competition lift with confidence and precision during each component of the movement. What you’ll learn: Mobility Rhythm & speed Start position Above knee position The pull under Sponsors: ascentprotein.com realgoodfoods.com purespectrumcbd.com ROMWOD.com M...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 51 min
Meredith Alwine is a 22 year old, 71kg, American weightlifter who holds multiple American records, and is on her way to set even more. This episode covers an important, yet often over looked topic in the sports world including depression, suicide idiation, and body image. In this episode, Meredith shares her experience and struggles with body image and anxiety, and how finding olympic weightlifting has helped her come out on the other side even stronger. What you’ll learn: Managing anxiety in sp...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 14 min
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re dissecting all parts of the Push Press and how it can translate into a better jerk. We’ll be getting into the execution of the push press, owning the front rack position, choosing an appropriate grip, as well as breathing tips and body alignment with the bar. This episode is all about why you should be adding more push presses into your program for a better and stronger jerk, snatch, and overhead position as a whole. What you’ll learn: Proper exec...
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Happy New Year from the USAW family! Today’s episode we’ll be covering the power of self talk and building your confidence. No matter what your goals are, we all have the ability to achieve our wildest dreams. Whether it's competing at a national level, or hitting a new PR; setting goals, creating positive affirmations, and surrounding yourself with a support circle are all simple tools that can go a long way when striving for success. What you’ll learn: The power of visualizing Creating positiv...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Dr. Aaron Horschig, founder of Squat University, joins the USAW Podcast for the second time to discuss his upcoming book, “Rebuilding Milo: The Lifter’s Guide To Fixing Injuries…”. Today’s episode is dedicated to understanding human movement and how minor imbalances can be keeping you away from big weights. In this episode we’ll be going over common areas of pain for weightlifters and how to properly address them. What you’ll learn: - Common injuries for weightlifters - Dealing with knee, hip, a...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 8 min
2020 has been an interesting year to say the least. With the holidays and new year right around the corner, Chad and Cheryl are giving tips that will help you tackle the new year with a better mindset. This week, we’re talking about guidelines for getting yourself back into training, staying motivated, and setting realistic goals in order to optimize future training. Whether you’ve taken some time away from the barbell, or are beginning to feel run down with training, we’ve got tips for staying ...
Dec 18, 2020•44 min
Coach Danny Camargo joins us for another episode this week to talk about the 2020 Nationals this past weekend that was recently switched from in-person, to online competition. We’ve got some tips and insight on what to expect when participating in an online competition, as well as some key take-aways from the weekend. Danny also dives into some technique talk, including his experience working with Meredith Alwine. If you loved this episode please leave us a review and share us on social media! W...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 32 min
Welcome back to another episode of the USAW podcast. Joining us for the second time is Suzy Sanchez, Director of Outreach and Scouting for USA Weightlifting.. In this episode we’re talking about the current happenings in the IWF, positive changes USAW has been able to make in developmental programs and outreach programs including the High School Throwdown and the Club Showdown. Tune in for more insight on upcoming events in the weightlifting community and how you can contribute! Sponsors ascentp...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Dr. Tamra Wrobleski joins us again for a part 2 on pelvic health. This week we continue the conversation on what’s normal and what’s not normal when it comes to bowel health as well as the 5 Pillars of gut health. Be sure to check out our first conversation for more on why athletes should be thinking about their pelvis. What you’ll learn -The 5 pillars of gut health -How to go to the bathroom correctly -What does left hip pain mean for your gut health? -How to lift more for a long time -Breathin...
Nov 25, 2020•52 min
James Tatum is a 3-time National Champion and author of “The Physically Prepared Weightlifter”. In today’s episode James is talking about the need for general physical preparation in the sport of weightlifting, and defines exactly what that is. He explains that only when it is sustainable for the individual, will it assist with progress and performance, as well lead to health and longevity. What you’ll learn: -Health and longevity in weightlifting -What it means to achieve structural balance -Po...
Nov 21, 2020•1 hr 6 min
USA Weightlifting CEO, Phil Andrews, joins us for another update episode to discuss some of the recent happenings in the sport of weightlifting including some details of the upcoming American Open finals in Atlanta, some insight of the potential 2021 schedule, and the recent hot topic of the IWF Reform. What you’ll learn: -American Open finals in Atlanta -Potential danger for the sport of weightlifting in e 2024 Olympics -What’s happening in IWF and how is it affecting athletes -How to contribut...
Nov 16, 2020•39 min
Dr. Tamra Wrobleski is a doctor in physical therapy, specializing in pelvic health. In today’s episode we’re talking about why weightlifters should be concerned with their pelvic health more than any other athlete when it comes to general wellness and peak athletic performance. If you’re experiencing pain during sex, bladder problems, or even hip pain, this is definitely an episode you don’t want to miss. What you’ll learn in this episode: Assessing and addressing hip pain The connection between...
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Sarah Davies has been recently appointed as the chairperson for the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Athletes’ Commission. Despite her busy schedule she’s making big strides for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics as well as using her newfound position to speak out about drugs and corruption in the sport of weightlifting. Please join us in this episode as we talk about how to support clean athletes and how to fight for fair play and IWF Reform. What you’ll learn in this episode: What it means to...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 4 min
In this episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’ll be digging into Olympic-lifting in CrossFit. We’ll also be looking at the dominant performances by the 2020 CrossFit Games champs, Tia Claire Toomey and Mat Fraser as well as their extensive backgrounds in the sport of weightlifting. Is there some correlation between weightlifting and being successful in CrossFit? We’ll be diving into these questions and more including how to get better at weightlifting for CrossFit. What you’ll learn in thi...
Oct 30, 2020•54 min
This episode is dedicated to USAW’s recent online women’s camp where we covered pelvic health, body image, and confidence. All three of these factors play a huge role on how we perform on and off the platform, as well as our mental health. This episode has tons of key tips that you can use in your training and to help you live a happier and healthier lifestyle. What you’ll learn in this episode: The importance of pelvic health How to protect your hips Incontinence while lifting for women How to ...
Oct 23, 2020•57 min
Joining the podcast today we have Danny Ear and Chris Amenta from Onyx Straps. We’ve got exciting news coming this weekend pertaining to a new product launch from our partners at Onyx, as well as an inside look at the athletic achievements from your favorite hosts Chad and Cheryl. In this episode we’ll be getting into the new wrist wraps coming out from Onyx as well as the importance of long term development. What you’ll learn in this episode: The value of long term athletic development Why you ...
Oct 17, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Welcome back to another episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast. We’re back with more technique talk this week, diving into some of the most practical drills for fixing common faults in the clean, snatch, and the split jerk. Tune in to find out more about how you can dial in your movement efficiency and keep hitting PR’s on all your lifts! What you’ll learn in this episode: What to do if you’re not making contact with your body in the extension of the clean/ snatch How to stop pulling the bar U...
Oct 05, 2020•52 min
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re kicking things off with another technique talk episode. We’ll be diving into some of the best drills to fix bar crashing in the clean, as well as some of the best mobility drills that you can start implementing in your warm-ups. What you’ll learn in this episode: What is crashing and how to correct it The proper way to catch and receive the bar Mobility limitations that might be limiting your movement How tempo work can help improve your lifts Be...
Sep 25, 2020•54 min
David Tao, of the Barbend.com, rejoins the USA Weightlifting Podcast this week to talk about the first ever national level virtual competition happening live this coming weekend, September 17-20. In this episode David shares some insight on what other sports have done with virtual competition and how it's going to influence this year's American Open Series 3. We’re all truly excited for this unique event and hope you all will be tuning in! For details on how to watch this event, please visit htt...
Sep 17, 2020•41 min
Kerri Goodrich is the head coach of Coastal Empire Weightlifting and the founder of Performance Initiatives, a non-profit organization that assists under-served youth using Olympic weightlifting as a tool to encourage them to reach their potential and excel on and off the platform. We would love to see more programs like this so be sure to tune in to find out how you can contribute to this cause! Topics: 08:00 - Youth Worlds 13:20 - Non-profit weightlifting gym 23:05 - Mercury poisoning 33:29 - ...
Sep 10, 2020•59 min
Joining the USAW Podcast this week is Danny Camargo. On August 15th Danny and his crew hosted their very first local meet since the pandemic, with huge success. He offers some of his personal insights and guidelines for those thinking about hosting a meet or even participating in one. We look forward to hearing about more successful meets in the near future! Topics: 07:05 - First meet 27:30 - Things to do differently 57:30 - Most common complaints Links: ROMWOD.com...
Aug 28, 2020•58 min
Today we have a very special episode commemorating the first ever Women’s Olympic Weightlifting Team. We’re kicking things off with a reunion episode for some of our very own super athletes, Cheryl Haworth, Robin Byrd-Goad, Tara Nott-Cunningham, and Cara Heads-Slaughter as they reminisce on their accomplishments for not only the sport of weightlifting but also generations of female athletes to come after them. This was an immensely important part of USAW history and we’re beyond excited to share...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 20 min
